Singing Audition in the Musical "Dogfight"
ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE ACCEPTED. Seeking singers for musical "Dogfight". More details are below. About Dogfight: The hauntingly beautiful musical, Dogfight, with a book by Peter Duchan and music & lyrics by Pasek and Paul (Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land, The Greatest Showman, Edges, James and the Giant Peach, A Christmas Story), was praised by countless critics, winning the Lucille Lortel Award for Best Musical. Based on the 1991 Warner Brothers film, Dogfight takes audiences on a romantic and heartbreaking theatrical journey that stays with you long after the performance. It's November 21, 1963. On the eve of their deployment to a small but growing conflict in Southeast Asia, three young Marines set out for one final boys' night of debauchery, partying and maybe a little trouble. But, when Corporal Eddie Birdlace meets Rose, an awkward and idealistic waitress whom he enlists to win a cruel bet with his fellow recruits, she rewrites the rules of the game and teaches him the power of love and compassion. Rate: Equity members cast in this production will be engaged under a CAEA Tier I DOT Contract. Equity members will be given first priority. Submissions by Non-Equity members are welcome. Additional information: Principal Rehearsals begin March 28th, 2025. Full Cast Rehearsals begin March 31st, 2025. Performance Dates: April 30th – May 4th, 2025. Call Backs may be held on Thursday, January 16th - 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Submission deadline: December 23rd, 2024. When applying, please submit the following details: 1. Indicate preferred audition date and the character/role for which you would like to audition. 2. Folk auditioning for only ensemble should identify which principal role they would cover and may be asked to prepare the material for that role. 3. Please attach a current resume and headshot. 4. Pronouns. 5. For the role of Rose - Indicate any ability to play guitar & level of proficiency (ex. beginner, chords only, advanced, etc…) This is an asset but absolutely not a requirement for this role. The subject line: "Dogfight – Auditions".
20 roles
A Marine private first class. He is well respected and a natural leader amongst his comrades. Initially a hothead; a cocky smooth talker. He eventually sheds his brash exterior when he falls for Rose. Gender: Male Identifying to play age: 18 to 25. Vocal range top: A4 Vocal range bottom: A2.
A diner waitress who dreams of life as a musician. She is a naturally shy girl, naive of the world around her. She becomes smitten with Birdlace and discovers a lot about her self-worth, self- respect, and confidence along the way. Gender: Female Identifying to play age: 18 to 21. Ability to play quitar is an asset but not a necessity. Vocal range top: E5 Vocal range bottom: G3.
A Marine private first class and Birdlace's good friend. A bit nerdy and very inexperienced with the opposite sex. Gender: Male Identifying to play age: 18 to 25. Special note: Actor may be asked to cut hair short ("crew cut"). Vocal range top: B4 Vocal range bottom: B2.
A Marine private first class and Birdlace's closest friend. A poor Southern cad, he is the most vocal supporter of the dogfight and fairly crude in his behaviour and language. Gender: Male Identifying to play age: 18 to 25. Special note: Actor may be asked to cut hair short ("crew cut").
Boland's date for the dogfight. She is a nearly toothless and homely prostitute. Crass and brash, but sneaky and cunning. Gender: Female Identifying to play age: 25 to 35. Vocal range top: EbS Vocal range bottom: F#3.
The owner of the local diner. She is unamused by the Marines' antics and protective of her daughter, Rose. Also plays other characters throughout. Gender: Female Identifying to play age: 35 to 50. Vocal Range: Flexible.
Main male identifying adult figure. Plays lots of roles in the show, with the main one being the Lounge Singer. Gender: Male Identifying to play age: 30 to 50. Vocals: Tenor.
Ensemble. Male-identifying.
Male-identifying. Vocal Range: D2-84.
Male-identifying. Vocal Range: D2-84. Vocal Range: Flexible.
Ensemble. Female-identifying. Vocal Range: Flexible.
Ensemble. Female-identifying. Vocal Range: Flexible.
Ensemble. Female-identifying.
Two swings may be engaged for this production to cover the primary tracks. They will appear on-stage in ensemble numbers.
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